In light of recent events across the industry, we want to raise awareness of a growing threat facing individuals and organizations alike: social engineering scams.
In light of recent events across the industry, we want to raise awareness of a growing threat facing individuals and organizations alike: social engineering scams. These are sophisticated attempts by bad actors to manipulate people into revealing confidential information or taking actions that compromise security—such as sending funds or sharing sensitive data.
We’re sharing this reminder out of an abundance of caution, and as part of our ongoing commitment to the security of our customers and the broader digital finance ecosystem.
How to Spot a Social Engineering Attack
Here are a few red flags to watch for:
- Unexpected Requests: If someone asks you to move funds, share passwords, or confirm sensitive information—pause and verify.
- Urgency and Pressure: Scammers often use urgent language to rush you into a decision (“Your account will be suspended!”).
- Impersonation of Legitimate Entities: Double-check email domains, usernames, and links. Slight misspellings or odd phrasing can be a giveaway.
- Too Good to Be True Offers: Be wary of unsolicited airdrop announcements, giveaways, or claims of large rewards.
How to Protect Yourself
- Verify Communication: Always confirm the identity of the sender before taking any action. If in doubt, contact us directly through our official support channels.
- Protect Your Information: Don’t share private keys, passwords, or wallet seed phrases with anyone—ever.
- Bookmark Official Links: Use only verified and bookmarked URLs to access Circle platforms and USDC-related services.
- Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Add an extra layer of protection to your accounts.
- Report Suspicious Activity: If you think you’ve encountered a scam or phishing attempt, report it to our team immediately.
Our Commitment to Your Security
At Circle, we monitor our ecosystem for phishing campaigns and fake token schemes. We take every incident seriously and continue to enhance protections across our systems and communication channels.
Scammers evolve their tactics quickly—but together, we can stay ahead of the threats through awareness and vigilance. Thank you for being a part of our trusted community.
If you’ve received a suspicious message or want to verify communication from Circle, please contact us at [email protected].
